GI Blues
Elimination Station
Tummy Trivia
Drug Drill
Med Madness
100
Bacteria causing 80% of ulcers.
What is heliobacter pylori?
100
Hard, painful stool.
What is constipation?
100
Bulky, foul-smelling, fatty stool.
What is steatorrhea?
100
Drug used to supplement pancreatic enzymes in patients with pancreatitis.
What is Pancrease?
100
Drug class of choice for treatment of GERD.
What is proton pump inhibitors?
200
Backward flow of stomach acid into esophagus.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
200
3 nursing measures to prevent constipation.
What are hydration, fiber and activity?
200
Constant movement of GI tract.
What is peristalsis?
200
This stool softener is often given prophylactically to prevent constipation
What is docusate (Colace)?
200
Vitamin B 12 injection.
What is cyanocobalamin?
300
Deficiency of vitamin B12.
What is pernicious anemia?
300
Enteral feedings may cause this.
What are loose stools?
300
Paralyzed bowel.
What is an ileus?
300
This sulfa-based drug is used to treat Crohn's disease.
What is sulfasalzine (Azulfidine)?
300
Bulk-forming laxative taken with 8 oz. water.
What is psyllium (Metamucil)?
400
Excessive or prolonged vomiting, i.e. during pregnancy.
What is hyperemesis?
400
Adding this to diet can help with diarrhea.
What is lactobacillus acidopholus?
400
Area in medulla that controls vomiting.
What is chemoreceptor trigger zone?
400
This drug compound is used to treat diarrhea.
What is diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)?
400
Given to induce vomiting.
What is syrup of ipecac?
500
Spastic colon as a result of stress.
What is irritagle bowel syndrome (IBS)?
500
Waste products move through GI tract quickly before water is reabsorbed.
What is diarrhea?
500
AKA gas.
What is flatulence?
500
This antiemetic is often given to prevent nausea and vomiting for patients receiving chemotherapy.
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
500
Antiemetic (phenothiazine) that increases gastric motility.
What is metaclopromide (Reglan)?
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